Ways that YOU have given Hope!

Last May, Bonnie experienced every parent’s worst nightmare, the loss of her adult son. Since then, she has been navigating deep grief while raising her 17-year-old daughter as they both struggle with depression and the pain of losing a loved one. The unexpected costs surrounding the loss created financial strain, and despite working full-time, Bonnie fell behind on her mortgage and began to fear losing their home. She reached out to several community resources while doing ev

Peggy has been facing significant health challenges for many years. She lives with epilepsy, kidney disease, and the lasting effects of a head injury she suffered as a child. She also takes numerous daily medications, all while doing her best to continue working and remain independent. To add insult to injury, recently Peggy’s hours at work were reduced, making it very difficult to keep up with everyday expenses. Despite these setbacks, she kept pushing forward and secured a

We are so excited to welcome Cassandra Ireland to The O'Neill Foundation of Hope! 🎉 As our new Executive Administrator, Cassandra will play a critical role in helping us grow, so we can serve and support even more people experiencing significant hardships. Cassandra brings a heart for service and a wealth of experience. Her journey began growing up as a missionary in Belgium, where she developed a deep commitment to love of God and others. Throughout her career she has worke

Jill is facing a very difficult season: chronic pain, severe migraines, neck/back issues, and ongoing respiratory problems requiring frequent hospital visits. Medical expenses following a car accident have added more stress, and even doctor-prescribed specialty shoes were not covered by insurance. Thanks to a nomination from her brother, The O’Neill Foundation of Hope stepped in. Because of YOU our generous donors, we helped provide the needed footwear and assisted with sever

After a recent head-on collision left her car totaled, Amy suddenly found herself without reliable transportation. By God’s grace she was not seriously injured, but the loss created a major hardship, especially since she works two jobs. To make matters more difficult, the insurance payout on the car was very low. Amy is someone who continually pours into others. She moved across the country to follow God’s call, serves faithfully in her church community, teaches young childre

Shelaya’s story is one of perseverance and hope. As a devoted single mother living far from family, she faced the heartbreak of losing her job while caring for her children and navigating her grandmother’s declining health. With a six-year-old son and another baby on the way, the uncertainty was overwhelming. Through resilience and determination, Shelaya sought help and found support. Thanks to your generosity, The O’Neill Foundation of Hope assisted with her car payment, eas

50 Families and Individuals stopped out to receive groceries. Thank you all for your generosity! #theoneillfoundationofhope #communitysupport #endhunger

Right now, many hardworking families in our community are struggling to put food on the table. 💔  Thanks to your ongoing generosity, we have purchased $7500 worth of food. And we’re ready to share it with those who need it most. We have fresh fruit, vegetables, and various staple foods. 📅 Food Distribution Day: Friday, November 14th | 12–3 PM 📍 1650 West 82nd Street, Suite 105, Bloomington, MN Each family can receive up to two bags of food (while supplies last). There are

Meet J, a devoted and wonderful mother. Her family’s lives changed instantly when her young son suffered injuries from a daycare they thought could be trusted. These severe injuries left her son literally disabled overnight. In spite of this tragedy, and with a positive and dedicated spirit, J works tirelessly to take care of her son and her children. As a single parent, her work of course has been affected. And the emotional and financial toll has been immense, a true hardsh

Thanks to your continued generosity, The O’Neill Foundation of Hope is able to help 3-4 families and individuals each week who are...